Recent praise for the poly-pad:

• amazingly comfortable, practically weightless
• shaped to follow the slope and curve of the shoulder
• conducive to good posture and a relaxed instrument hold
• praised for relieving chronic neck and shoulder pain
• kind to your instrument and your body
• less likely than other rests to fall off while you play
• used and recommended by violinists and violists
  worldwide

The poly-pad is available in six sizes:

• the EXTRA-LARGE size (about 3/8 inch [1 cm] higher
  than the large size), often requested by players who have
  never been able to find a high enough shoulder rest
  (if considering this size, please read THIS first);
• the original LARGE size (3.2 x 7 in., 8.1 x 17.8 cm),
  preferred by most adult players of full-size instruments;
  
• the MEDIUM size (2.7 x 6.5 in., 6.9 x 16.5 cm),
  for most players of 3/4 size violins and small violas,
  or players of larger instruments who require less support;
  
• the SMALL size (2.3 x 6 in., 5.8 x 15.2 cm),
  used mostly by children playing 1/4 and 1/2 size violins; and
  
• the EXTRA-SMALL size, for 1/8 and smaller size violins.
  This size (2 x 5 in., 5 x 12.7 cm) is about 1 in.
  (2.5 cm) shorter and a bit lower than the small size.
• and the tiny LILY-PAD for 1/16 and “cherub” size violins
  (More information at lily-pad)

(Note: The first number is the maximum height, where the poly-pad rests on
the upper chest; the second number is the width from large to small end.)

Size guidelines are approximate! Please see notice below about fantastico offer.

The poly-pad is available in two colors:

• the traditional charcoal grey
  
• a slightly firmer cool blue

PLEASE SPECIFY COLOR(S) WHEN ORDERING.
If no color is specified, grey will be assumed.


 Medium grey poly-pad on 4/4 violin   Large blue poly-pad on 4/4 violin

PRICES:
 Only $7.00 per pad ($3.50 per lily-pad) plus shipping.*
 Only $6.00 per pad ($3.00 per lily-pad) when ordering 5 or more pads.
Price includes poly-pad, rubber-band net for securing pad to instrument,
and instructions.

*Shipping (in the U.S.): $2.00 for the first pad, 25¢ for each additional pad
up to 10 pads. On larger orders you will be invoiced actual shipping cost.

IMPORTANT!
Size guidelines based on instrument size are only APPROXIMATE!
The size shoulder rest you need may depend more on the length of your
neck and the slope of your shoulder. If you are a FIRST-TIME customer
not sure which size you need, you may qualify for the “fantastico!” offer.*

• buy two poly-pads of different sizes
  and get one of these at half price—plus shipping, or
• buy three (or more) poly-pads of different sizes
  and get two of these at half price—plus shipping.

*To take advantage of this offer, you must mention the word fantastico!

NOTE: You may order as many pads as you wish, but the half-price offer
applies to a maximum of only two pads of different sizes, each of which
must be a different size than a pad for which you are paying full price.

If you order five or more pads, the “full” price is reduced (see above),
and the “fantastico” price of a maximum of two pads will be half the
reduced price.

Remember to include shipping (see above), and sales tax if you live in Iowa.

To order, please see HOW TO ORDER, or simply e-mail
kimbermichael@qwest.net. (That’s qwest spelled with Q and W.)

Please allow a week or more for processing and shipping of very large
orders. Orders of small or modest size can usually be shipped within a
day or two, except during the late summer rush period.

NEW! Do you have a shaped case with no room for a shoulder rest?
Poly-pads that are repeatedly "squished" into a case will lose their shape.
You may want to buy a 7 1/2" x 10" drawstring bag that can be attached
to the case handle to hold your poly-pad. These are available in tie-dyed
green, blue, violet, pink, red, gold, and three styles of camouflage.
(See photo to view all colors and styles.)
If interested, add $1.50 per bag to your order, and be sure to specify
color preferences. If your color preferences are not available,
please indicate whether you
1) wish a refund or
2) will accept another color.



Hey! Need a shoulder rest for your ELECTRIC VIOLIN ?

Poly-pads are also sold by a growing number of string
instrument dealers around the country. View DEALER LIST.
Musical instrument retailers: Please inquire about wholesale cost.

Poly-pads are sold in Australia by
 Lee Chen Enterprise
 19 Thornbill Way
 Churchlands 6018
 Western Australia
 Phone/Fax: 08-92841137
 Cell phone: 0413 778 916
 E-mail: Mr. Sinkok Lee

Some ideas worth considering:

Read Practicing Comfort
for some thoughts on the importance of comfort when playing.

Read Some Thoughts on Shoulder Rests
for more thoughts about shoulder rests and instrument hold.

Highly recommended: www.chinrests.com, a web site that deals exclusively
with the proper fitting, positioning, and comfort of violin and viola chinrests!

Visit www.violinistinbalance.nl
to learn about a research project involving violin and viola students at the
Utrecht Conservatory in the Netherlands that emphasizes the importance of
 • selecting appropriate chin rests and shoulder rests and
 • retraining cramped playing habits.

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Updated March 9, 2012.